Nancy Flowers has been involved in full-time ministry for twenty years, after leaving a successful career at WMAQ-TV to pursue this calling. Her personal and ministerial experience has provided her with valuable insight into tough topics. Nancy has personally experienced abuse and uses her past as a platform to offer hope and encouragement to those who have experienced the pain and damaging effects of abuse. This new venture as an author comes from a passion for educating kids. Nancy is dedicated to protecting the innocence of children. She created the characters of Jacob and Josie to educate children to “tell someone.”
Nancy and her husband Victor, have been married thirty-three years and live in Bourbonnais, Illinois. They are the parents of four children and currently have four grandchildren.
Book Recap:
Do you want to protect the innocence of children? Tell Somebody it Happened to Me is like a flashlight to illuminate the darkness of abuse. Like the book Everyone Poops, it may seem a bit crude, but it addresses a fact of life. Author Nancy Flowers believes that it's time to go beyond Stranger Danger and teach children how to protect themselves against inappropriate behavior. Her main characters, Jacob and Josie, will teach kids four to ten how to respond to abusive touching and improper advances. They are lovable characters that kids will trust and relate to, making it more likely that they’ll follow their example if they find themselves in a similar situation. The book has a simple message intended to prevent danger and break down secretive barriers. This book opens an opportunity for children and parents to share the importance of telling when something bad happens. Many parents want to talk to their little ones about inappropriate behavior but do not know how to do it. Tell Somebody It Happened to Me is an answer to their heart’s cry. Kids love books and this book could spare your children hardship in the future. Don't get caught in the dark; shine the light, read the book and share it with others.
Possible Interview Topics:
Answering the Tough Questions: How to talk to your kids about sexual abuse
Prevention that Works: How to protect the innocence of children
Choosing Victory: An abuse survivor shares the secret to trading shame for victory in Christ
“Should I Tell My Kids?” – When to tell your children about your personal experience with abuse
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